Learning Mentor

Are you seeking an exciting career in education?

Our wonderful School based in Horsham caters for Primary and Secondary aged pupils who have autism and associated needs. We are currently seeking full time student mentors to join us as soon as possible!

As a student mentor, you will be playing a huge role in providing students with ongoing academic, social, emotional and behaviour support. Autism can be a challenging disability for young people to navigate and pupils may struggle with sensory needs, focus, behaviour and social interaction; your role will involve boosting pupils confidence, self-esteem and passion for learning!

Day to day, you will be working either 1:1 or with small classes of pupils, working alongside a friendly class teacher and fellow support staff; delivering lessons and activities which are tailored to maximise pupil engagement and best support their needs.
This could involve venturing out to the PE facilities for ball games and athletics, heading to the art suites to help pupils pursue a passion in music, drama or design tech as well as finding ways to engage pupils in core subjects such as English and Science.

Teaching Personnel can offer you;
• Full time/Permanent Work
• Excellent starting salary of £21,020 per annum (incl. full pay over all half terms and holidays)
• A young, enthusiastic and sociable team of staff, ready to assist you in any way possible
• A designated consultant, to guide you through the vetting process and ensure you go into your interview 100% confident
• Access to Teaching Personnels CPD Academy to help take your career to the next level

All you’ll need is;
• To be energetic, enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Experience or a strong interest in the education sector
• A child only DBS registered to the update service (or willing to apply)
• A driving licence and own car, or a reliable lift to and from the school
• Full-time Availability

To book in a visit, please apply now with your up-to-date CV!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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